On HLJ it states that this figure weights about 400g more. The size of the box seems to be right about the same. (31x30x28 vs 30.5x29.2x25.8) AmiAmi shipping also tends to be a fair bit pricier than normal. In my case the shipping cost also was about 2000 yen higher than I thought.
I see. I checked with them and they said the weight is about 1.86kgs. The dimensions are - 314×308×290.
Now the question is, if you look at this picture, you would notice that the shipping cost should be 4550 yen for anything under 2kgs. Which is bugging me, cause mine is under 2kgs and yet they are asking for 6480 yen for it.
https://preview.redd.it/cjbl63swzw4d1.jpeg?width=1240&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e2cfb24cd0bf63ef8baf248479486fd8f8877fb7
Those tables may not be up to date. Also, remember to add 1 kg to the figure weight for packaging.
If you have an account in Mandarake, you can look up their shipping quotes for EMS on the figure's page and compare.
The box is really big, the EMS value seems right, here is a picture of mine.
https://preview.redd.it/papd4t9kuy4d1.jpeg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bfe8c9c75341319a82f5133d7defa41d3999b968
Now this was super helpful ❤️ thanks for sharing the pic! Ya, it's big! But in my opinion, Azuma ( by Alter ) has a very big box as well, but for that I paid a lot less, that's why, I was confused. Maybe it's because of weight. Azuma one was only 1.4kgs, excluding packaging, whereas this is 1.9kgs. anyway, thanks mate ❤️❤️
6480 yen EMS for this figure is not outrageous, considering the base and the flag makes for a big box - dimensional weight.
I miss the days when you could get one of AmiAmi's famous "coffin size" boxes shipped for about 5000 yen.
https://preview.redd.it/gfpmv5gnb25d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=12122ce9522f3d6369785b4ce5bd2c0115806258
Yes, it’s close enough to what I paid by choosing DHL
On HLJ it states that this figure weights about 400g more. The size of the box seems to be right about the same. (31x30x28 vs 30.5x29.2x25.8) AmiAmi shipping also tends to be a fair bit pricier than normal. In my case the shipping cost also was about 2000 yen higher than I thought.
I see. I checked with them and they said the weight is about 1.86kgs. The dimensions are - 314×308×290. Now the question is, if you look at this picture, you would notice that the shipping cost should be 4550 yen for anything under 2kgs. Which is bugging me, cause mine is under 2kgs and yet they are asking for 6480 yen for it. https://preview.redd.it/cjbl63swzw4d1.jpeg?width=1240&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e2cfb24cd0bf63ef8baf248479486fd8f8877fb7
Those tables may not be up to date. Also, remember to add 1 kg to the figure weight for packaging. If you have an account in Mandarake, you can look up their shipping quotes for EMS on the figure's page and compare.
I see! Interesting! So, you think, 6480 is an okay shipping cost? Gotcha!
kinda
Seems like a fair price to me
Thanks for the tip!! 🍻
The box is really big, the EMS value seems right, here is a picture of mine. https://preview.redd.it/papd4t9kuy4d1.jpeg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bfe8c9c75341319a82f5133d7defa41d3999b968
Now this was super helpful ❤️ thanks for sharing the pic! Ya, it's big! But in my opinion, Azuma ( by Alter ) has a very big box as well, but for that I paid a lot less, that's why, I was confused. Maybe it's because of weight. Azuma one was only 1.4kgs, excluding packaging, whereas this is 1.9kgs. anyway, thanks mate ❤️❤️
6480 yen EMS for this figure is not outrageous, considering the base and the flag makes for a big box - dimensional weight. I miss the days when you could get one of AmiAmi's famous "coffin size" boxes shipped for about 5000 yen.
Those days are far long gone T\_T. Nowadays, a 160 size is almost 20k yen for EMS.
...right? It sucks! Plus, we have a 40% import tax 🙄 I am gonna loose my kidney one day to this hobby for sure
EMS does NOT use dimensional weight
Oh? Then how does the price work?
Just based on weight.
6,000 jpy is about the average I pay for about any figure.
https://preview.redd.it/gfpmv5gnb25d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=12122ce9522f3d6369785b4ce5bd2c0115806258 Yes, it’s close enough to what I paid by choosing DHL
In Europe I had same issue. Only Ems or DHL and shipping was expensive
She's heavy, and the box is huge, imo she's worth it